Monday Night Football Preview – Chargers vs Cardinals Prediction
Let’s take a look at the final fame of NFL Week 7 with an interconference matchup. Yes, I am talking about Monday Night’s football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Arizona Cardinals. For my Monday Night Football Preview, I will go over the strength of each team and what to expect. Finally, I will give my own football betting Pick with me Chargers vs Cardinals Prediction.
The Chargers enter this matchup following a 23-16 victory against the Denver Broncos last Sunday, successfully covering the spread as three-point favorites. In contrast, the Cardinals suffered a significant defeat, losing 34-13 to the Green Bay Packers on the road in their last game, failing to cover the spread as 5.5-point underdogs.
Historically, the Chargers lead the regular season series against the Cardinals with an 11-4 record. Furthermore, they have emerged victorious in the last two encounters. This includes a narrow 25-24 win in their most recent meeting on November 27, 2022.
Monday Night Football Preview – Chargers vs Cardinals 10/21/2024
For this matchup, the Chargers are travelling to State Farm Stadium putting them at a slight disadvantage. However, that is not stopping the sportsbooks software and gamblers from making them a slight favorite on the money line.
The Los Angeles Chargers and Arizona Cardinals are infrequent competitors during the regular season. While they have met one another numerous times in preseason matchups, they have only met 15 times in regular season. Hence, the online football betting on this matchup has a lot of hype.
QB Justin Herbert passed for 237 yards and connected with Kimani Vidal on a 38-yard touchdown throw. Thus, it gave the Chargers a 10-0 advantage. Later on, J.K. Dobbins added 96 rushing yards and a touchdown for the Chargers. Hence, outperforming the Broncos with a total yardage of 350 to 316.
According to bookie pay per head stats. the Arizona Cardinals have lost two of their first three home games. In addition, they currently sit one game behind in the NFC West Division standings. With a record of 2-4, the Cardinals need to enhance a defense that ranks among the lowest in the league, allowing an average of 373.3 yards per game and conceding 27.2 points per game. In a disappointing 34-13 defeat against Green Bay on Sunday, Arizona surrendered 437 yards and committed three turnovers.
Trailing 24-0 late in the second quarter, QB Kyler Murray connected with Michael Wilson for an 18-yard touchdown pass. Trey McBride led the Cardinals with 96 receiving yards on eight receptions, although the team incurred 13 penalties totaling 100 yards.
Chargers vs Cardinals Game Info
- Date and Time: 10/21/2024
- Location: State farm Stadium
Los Angeles Chargers at Arizona Cardinals NFL Betting Odds
| Team | Pointspread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Los Angeles Chargers | Â -1.5 (-105) | Â O44.5 (-110) | -116 |
| Arizona Cardinals | Â +1.5 (-115) | Â U44.5 (-110) | -102 |
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*NFL Betting Odds Courtesy of BetOnline.ag
*odds can change at anytime
Chargers vs Cardinals Prediction
According to NFL News, the Chargers are facing a significant injury report as they approach the weekend. Johnston (ankle), linebacker/edge rusher Joey Bosa (hip), tight end Hayden Hurst (groin), and defensive backs Kristian Fulton (hamstring) and Deane Leonard (hamstring) were unable to participate in practice on both Thursday and Friday. Additionally, receivers DJ Chark (groin) and McConkey (hip), tackle Trey Pipkins (shoulder), and Ja’Sir Taylor (fibula) were limited in their participation on both days. It is advisable to monitor updates regarding their conditions as kickoff approaches.
As to the Cardinals, they will have several players on the injury list for this matchup. Linebacker Owen Pappoe (hip) and defensive lineman Darius Robinson (calf) were absent from practice on both Thursday and Friday. Tackle Kelvin Beachum (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday’s practice but returned in a limited capacity on Friday. Cornerbacks Garrett Williams (groin) and Sean Murphy-Bunting (neck), guard Evan Brown (ankle), Harrison Jr. (concussion), Wilson (ankle), linebacker Kyzir White (knee), and defensive tackle Roy Lopez (ankle) all had limited participation on both days. Please stay tuned for further updates regarding their individual statuses.
Los Angeles defensive end Joey Bosa (hip) was unable to participate in Sunday’s win and is currently designated as questionable for the upcoming game. The Chargers have successfully restricted their opponents to no more than 20 points throughout the season, making the under a consideration. However, a more compelling option is to predict that the Cardinals will recover with a victory at home.
Final Score Prediction: Arizona Cardinals 23, Los Angeles Chargers 17.
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